French Toast with Caramelized Apricots

• butter↗50г g
• apricots6

  halved, pitted

• caramel↗

  sauce (used Bonne Maman caramel jam)

• vanilla pastry cream350г g

  pastry cream

• small thick brioche slices8

  or white bread, or 4 large slices, cut diagonally

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt 1 tbsp butter in a medium skillet. Place the apricots skin‑side down and sauté for 2‑3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1 minute until they become lightly golden.

2. 2

   Add the caramel sauce, melt it while stirring until smooth; if the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water. Keep the cooked apricots warm.

3. 3

   In a deep bowl, mix the ready vanilla pastry cream with 4 tbsp water to thin it. Dip each brioche slice (or white bread) into the mixture, turning so the cream coats evenly, and lightly shake off excess cream.

4. 4

   In a large non‑stick skillet melt half of the remaining butter. Fry the prepared slices for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.

5. 5

   Add the remaining butter and repeat the process with the rest of the bread.

6. 6

   Serve the hot toasts, garnished with caramelized apricots.